How AI and deepfakes are taking romance scams to another level
A well-known online scam tactic involves pretending to seduce victims romantically to win their trust before asking them to send…
Russia says Ukrainian shelling destroys radiation control post in Zaporizhzhia
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Ukrainian shelling destroyed a radiation control post in Velyka Znamyanka in the Zaporizhzhia region, Russia's management of…
Russia starts secret trial for U.S. reporter Gershkovich on spy charges
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) -U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich went on trial behind closed doors on Wednesday in the Russian city of…
OpenAI delays launch of voice assistant to address safety issues
OpenAI is delaying the release of a much-anticipated voice assistant feature for ChatGPT in order to ensure it can safely…
UN warns of overdose deaths after Afghan opium production plummets
VIENNA (Reuters) - The Taliban-ordered crash in opium production in Afghanistan, long the world's dominant supplier, could drive up overdose…
Three ideas to beat the heat, and the people who made them happen
As dangerous heat becomes impossible to ignore, an array of practical innovations are emerging around the world to protect people…
India’s Modi wins test of strength in parliament with election of speaker
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed the first big political test of his third term on Wednesday…
Father, awaiting Julian Assange’s arrival in Australia, says he never gave up
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Julian Assange's father, John Shipton, could breathe a massive sigh of relief on Wednesday after a decade-long…
Myanmar junta still able to access weapons and money overseas, says UN expert
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - International efforts to isolate Myanmar's ruling junta appear to have dented its ability to purchase new military…